About the Speaker

Valerie Hansen, Stanley Woodward Professor of History at Yale University. She teaches Chinese and World History.

Slides for Classroom Use

The Tang Dynasty in China – Presentation PDF [10 MB]

Teaching Guide

Outline & Key Points for Teachers

Additional Resources from the Presenter

The Tang Dynasty in China – Li Wa story (La Ya-hsien) [PDF]

The Tang Dynasty in China – Liu Yuxi on Tang markets [PDF]

Background Reading and Classroom Material

Asia by Era Resources – China: 600-1000 [AFE]
Numerous classroom materials and videos on Tang poetry.

Related Videos

The Three Silk Roads
Asian Topics – Legacy Series (See “Tang Dynasty Poetry” set)